Full-Time

Wafer Fab Operations Technician

Machine Operations, Production Technician

Updated on 9/12/2026

Deadline 9/1/27
SRI International

SRI International

1,001-5,000 employees

Independent nonprofit R&D institute advancing technologies

Compensation Overview

$21.28 - $37.90/hr

+ Performance-based compensation

No H1B Sponsorship

Princeton, NJ, USA

In Person

First-shift and second-shift schedules are available; alternate-shift work may occasionally be required.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Manufacturing & Production Operations (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Windows
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • At least 3 years of wafer fabrication operations experience is required for Level 2, and at least 6 years is required for Level 3.
  • Prior work experience in manufacturing or semiconductors is required.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and computer systems is required.
  • Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident due to government requirements.
  • Must be able to work in a cleanroom or laboratory environment for a significant part of the workday.
  • Must be able to work flexible shifts as required.
Responsibilities
  • Follow documented and established practices to perform hands-on work in support of manufacturing operations in assigned work areas.
  • Operate equipment and execute computer operating software in support of daily work tasks, data and information collection, storage, analysis, and interpretation.
  • Work for significant time periods in controlled environmental areas, including electrical test laboratories, environmental test laboratories, cleanrooms, and support areas, while wearing appropriate protective equipment and following training.
  • Document ongoing and completed work, including daily passdown email and presentation of data and information.
  • Prioritize tasks and manage time with minimal supervision.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in photolithography, including operation of TEL Clean Tracks and ASML steppers.

1) What the company does: SRI International is an independent nonprofit research institute that collaborates across science and engineering fields to create technologies and products aimed at improving safety, health, and sustainability. 2) How its products work: It conducts research and development to invent, prototype, test, and validate technologies, then licenses or partners with others to bring them to market. 3) How it is different: It operates as an independent nonprofit with a long history (80 years) of cross-disciplinary research that moves ideas from lab to real-world applications through partnerships, rather than focusing on selling products directly as a for-profit sole owner. 4) The goal: To advance safer, healthier, and more sustainable futures by discovering and developing impactful technologies and helping bring innovations to everyday use.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$133.5M

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

1946

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SRI relocated headquarters to PARC in August 2026, strengthening collaboration and recruiting.
  • June-August 2026 hiring targets semiconductor physics, materials, and computational sciences.
  • DARPA awarded SRI $492,000 for digital-twin work and $64,063 for program support.

What critics are saying

  • SRI's headcount fell to 3,239 in March 2026, down 7.4% since 2023.
  • Xerox's PARC donation added scale, but integration costs and overlap threaten margins in 2026.
  • Federal dependence is dangerous; DARPA and DLA budgets dominate, and procurement delays can starve labs.

What makes SRI International unique

  • PARC joined SRI in 2023, uniting Silicon Valley's iconic research labs under one roof.
  • SRI spans quantum, biosciences, AI, robotics, and federal R&D across multiple campuses.
  • SRI landed a $98.6 million DLA microcircuit-emulation contract in August 2026.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Stock Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Relocation Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Elder Care Support

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